This is a very hard page to take a decent pic of due to all the metal foil I have used. This fortnight's letter for the Craft Barn challenge is U and I have chosen UFO as my word. I did consider underwater but at the moment that's a bit too close to home!
Whilst sorting through some stuff to be sent away for storage I found a foiling set. I remember we had taken an exchange student to Harrods many years ago and had seen this being demo'd in the toy department. It consists of sticky foam sheets with different images and you peel away sections and apply the foil. My husband bought me a set and although I had used a few bits most of it was untouched. Now there is nothing remotely arty about this page but I had great fun making it and at this time I am in need of a little fun. The background was made by brushing layers of Stazon midnight blue and then flicking watery white acrylic paint all over. I then stuck on some suitably foiled planets and the UFO complete with green alien. The spaceship is covered with 2 different holographic effect foils. I added some sequins and a few punched stars.
An absolutely brilliant choice of word for the challenge- I could not resist making another...umbellifer lol
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What a bright and fun scene. Love your foiled planets. Hugz
ReplyDeleteFabulous UFOs and I bet it looks even better in real life. A great word to choose!
ReplyDeleteI must have missed your last entry as I've only just now read about it. I do hope that things are slowly drying out and you can get back to normal. UFO is a great choice, and I love the alien in his spacecraft!
ReplyDeleteThis is great fun, the foam gives the foil a fab look. Sorry to read about the leak, hope you've been able to take advantage of the inevitable upheaval to do some sorting out of the sort we usually put off!
ReplyDeleteThat page does look like great fun, love the happy little UFO peeping out of the space ship. Great word choice.
ReplyDeleteLove your picture - those foil planets look stunning. Rachel
ReplyDeleteI chuckled softly to myself when I read why you didn't choose underwater for your word. Believe me, I can TRULY empathize. I really hope those fans and dehumidifiers will do the trick and soon, too. I remember when I had them in my basement, my electric bill went sky high, something your insurance company would never consider reimbursing.
ReplyDeleteBut lets look at your latest entry. I have always wanted to find some of those foils after I saw them demoed years ago. They truly make the planets shimmer and the UFO comes to life. Nicely done, and regardless, I personally think this looks very arty!
I love foil! Which reminds me I should be using it more, especially with X-mas coming up! Anyway... Your page is lovely and whatever material you used (yes even kiddies stuff) it IS arty!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea :) x
ReplyDeleteGreat idea - thank you for joining the Craft Barn Alpha Challenge xx
ReplyDeleteI just love this fun piece, it makes me smile :) Congratulations on winning the last alpha challenge draw x
ReplyDeleteA lovely fun entry. The foiling looks great against the background xx
ReplyDeleteGreat page, and a fab word choice! I just love the foiling, I have a kit somewhere hidden away too! xx
ReplyDeleteA perfect use for the foiling set. You have a created a great and fun page.
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